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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.74, 1,006.65 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.74, 1,006.65 and 450.11 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.74 : 1,006.65 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.74/1,006.65 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.74x = 1,006.65 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.74x = 453,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,098.20/729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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